Courtney Hadwin Unleashes Raw Emotion in New Track “You Only Love Me When I Lie”
In a fearless and emotionally charged new release, Britain’s Got Talent breakout star Courtney Hadwin strips away expectations with her latest single, “You Only Love Me When I Lie.” Paired with a stark, stylized lyric video, the track reveals a darker, more introspective layer of Hadwin’s artistry—one that resonates with unflinching honesty and controlled intensity.
At just 19, Hadwin has already built a reputation for her gritty, Janis Joplin-inspired vocals and electrifying stage presence. But this time, she dials down the theatrics and turns inward. The result is a brooding, emotionally raw breakup anthem that signals a bold evolution in her sound and message.
A Confession in Every Line
From the opening verse, Hadwin’s voice carries the weight of exhaustion and suppressed vulnerability.
“You only love me when I lie / When I pretend I’m doing fine,”
she sings, her vocals cutting like a blade through a minimalist instrumental landscape. Smoky guitar lines and echoing percussion set a cinematic backdrop, but the focus stays firmly on her voice and lyrics. There’s restraint in the production—space left deliberately empty, tension allowed to linger. It’s haunting, intimate, and undeniably powerful.
Visual Simplicity, Emotional Clarity
The accompanying lyric video, shot in stark black-and-white with flashes of crimson text, mirrors the track’s mood. Devoid of flashy visuals or distractions, the video lets Hadwin’s words stand alone. Every line feels like a confession scrawled across a quiet, emotionally charged void.
“I was tired of pretending everything was okay just to keep people comfortable,” Hadwin shared in a recent interview.
“This song came from that moment where I stopped trying to be the version of myself everyone expected.”
It’s a sentiment that resonates deeply in both the lyrics and the delivery—authentic, unapologetic, and painfully relatable.
A Turning Point in Her Career
Hadwin’s journey since Britain’s Got Talent has been anything but predictable. She’s released a handful of singles, each experimenting with different shades of blues, rock, and soul. But “You Only Love Me When I Lie” feels like a breakthrough—a defining moment in her transition from vocal prodigy to fully-formed storyteller.
Gone are the retro stylings and show-stopping belts. In their place is a mature, self-aware artist willing to show her scars.
Fans have quickly embraced the shift, flooding social media with praise:
“This isn’t just a song—it’s a cry for truth,”
wrote one listener.
“Courtney isn’t just performing anymore. She’s feeling.”
Owning Her Voice—On Her Terms
If there’s one message that echoes through “You Only Love Me When I Lie,” it’s that Courtney Hadwin is done playing a part. She’s not here to conform or please. She’s here to tell her truth—even when it’s uncomfortable, even when it hurts.
And in doing so, she’s found something far more powerful than a perfect note: a voice that connects.
